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Liu Xianping seems to have found his niche as he poses confidently in lacy minidresses, skater skirts and patterned knits. Since his debut, the sales of the Yuekou clothing label have skyrocketed. Why? Well, because this OAP looks better than most of womankind in a dress.
Confidence is also key. Xianping needs no direction while he pouts and poses. Donning an oversized pair of white rimmed shades (and occasionally an Anna Wintour-esque wig) the grandfather favours a hand-on-hip, crossed-leg pose – see any image of Jameela Jamil or Georgia May Jagger for reference.
If you want to channel Xianping’s style, you’ll need a few things. Firstly, a pair of pins to rival Alexa Chung. Secondly, an abundance of thigh-skimming miniskirts. Of course, the fact that he looks shockingly good in pink helps. Oh, and you must be able to Gangnam Style. In fact, there can only really be one Liu Xianping. We can’t wait for next season
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Hipster: Liu Xianping posed for the photographs for fashion store Yuekou as a joke, but soon found worldwide fame as they went viral.

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Bags of style: Sales at the label are reported to have increased fivefold since the shoot.

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Elegant: "Modelling for the store is helping my granddaughter and I have nothing to lose," Liu told China Newsweek.

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Making a point: "We were very happy on the day of the shooting. I’m very old and all that I care about is to be happy," Liu said.

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Fancy frills: Liu's granddaughter, Lv Ting, said: "He picked up one piece and tried to give some advice on how to mix and match. We thought it was fun so we started shooting."

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Shading it: Liu can be seen in the pictures posing in miniskirts, tights, scarves, stockings and capes.

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MIx and match: Photos of Liu modelling clothes for young women went viral after his granddaughter posted them on a shopping website

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Ready for my close up: Liu is dressed up

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Girls world: Liu looks like a natural in front of the camera

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Tight fit: Liu puts on an outfit

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Model behaviour: behind the scenes at one of the fashion shoots

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It seems we have an unlikely new style icon within our midst – and they don’t come much more unlikely than a 72-year-old grandfather from China.

Liu Xianping has become an overnight internet sensation after being roped into helping his grand-daughter out with her fashion label. But Xianping seems to have found his niche, as he poses confidently in a series of lacy minidresses, skater skirts and patterned knits. And since his fashion debut, the sales of the Yuekou clothing label have skyrocketed. Why? Well, because this OAP looks better than most of womankind in a dress.

Confidence is also key to his success. They say that modelling can’t be taught, and Xianping needs no direction while he pouts and poses in front of the camera. Donning an oversized pair of white rimmed shades (and occasionally an Anna Wintour-esque wig) the grandfather favours a hand-on-hip, crossed-over-leg pose – see any image of Jameela Jamil or Georgia May Jagger for reference.

If you want to channel Xianping’s style, you’ll need a few things. Firstly, a pair of pins to rival Alexa Chung. Secondly, an abundance of thigh-skimming miniskirts and crotched knee-high socks readily to hand. Of course, the fact that he looks shockingly good in pink helps. Oh, and you must be able to Gangnam Style. In fact, there can only really be one Liu Xianping. We can’t wait for next season.